Petitions/Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
StatusClosed
Opened20 Aug 2025
Closes20 Feb 2026
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateDebated · 20 Jan 2026
Milestones✓ 10,000✓ 100,000

Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to minimise the harm caused to vulnerable people and animals. Defenceless animals can die from the distress caused by fireworks. I believe that permitting unregulated use of fireworks is an act of wide-scale cruelty to animals.

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Government response

The Government recognises the negative impact fireworks can have on some people and animals. However, when used responsibly they are a source of enjoyment for many people.

Constituency engagement ranking

Alison Hume
1Alison Hume MP
Scarborough and Whitby
878
Paul Waugh
2Paul Waugh MP
Rochdale
823
Nick Thomas-Symonds
3Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
Torfaen
811
Lizzi Collinge
4Lizzi Collinge MP
Morecambe and Lunesdale
772
Charlie Dewhirst
5Charlie Dewhirst MP
Bridlington and The Wolds
722
Katie White
6Katie White MP
Leeds North West
719
Sir John Hayes
7Sir John Hayes MP
South Holland and The Deepings
681
Mrs Elsie Blundell
8Mrs Elsie Blundell MP
Heywood and Middleton North
659
Michelle Welsh
9Michelle Welsh MP
Sherwood Forest
642
Dame Diana Johnson
10Dame Diana Johnson MP
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
618
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only — Petitions